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product_id: 256387789
title: "Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Nakiri/Usuba Japanese Vegetable Chefs Knife (Ambrosia Handle)"
brand: "yoshihiro"
price: "449309CFA"
currency: XOF
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Yoshihiro"
url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/256387789-yoshihiro-vg-10-46-layers-hammered-damascus-nakiri-usuba-japanese
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region: Senegal
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# Precision thin slicing & chopping 46-layer hammered Damascus steel Natural magnolia & buffalo horn handle Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Nakiri/Usuba Japanese Vegetable Chefs Knife (Ambrosia Handle)

**Brand:** yoshihiro
**Price:** 449309CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your kitchen game with the art of Japanese precision slicing!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Nakiri/Usuba Japanese Vegetable Chefs Knife (Ambrosia Handle) by yoshihiro
- **How much does it cost?** 449309CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/256387789-yoshihiro-vg-10-46-layers-hammered-damascus-nakiri-usuba-japanese)

## Best For

- yoshihiro enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yoshihiro brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Complete Chef’s Set:** Includes a protective saya sheath to keep your investment pristine and ready for every culinary challenge.
- • **Artisanal Natural Handle:** Handcrafted magnolia wood with water buffalo horn bolster offers ergonomic comfort and unique elegance.
- • **Top-Rated Kitchen Essential:** A cult favorite with 4.8 stars, elevating everyday cooking into a refined experience.
- • **Precision Usuba Blade Design:** Blunt tip and straight edge expertly chop root veggies and slice delicate produce paper-thin.
- • **Masterful 46-Layer Damascus Steel:** Unmatched durability and stunning hammered texture reduce food sticking for effortless prep.

## Overview

The Yoshihiro VG-10 Nakiri/Usuba knife features a 46-layer hammered Damascus steel blade with a VG-10 core, designed for precision chopping and slicing of vegetables. Its natural magnolia handle with a water buffalo horn bolster ensures ergonomic comfort and durability. This handcrafted Japanese knife includes a protective saya sheath and is highly rated for its performance and craftsmanship, making it a must-have for professional and passionate home chefs alike.

## Description

The Edo Usuba is reminiscent of a small cleaver and has a blunt tip that comes in handy for such things as cutting the eye out of a potato. The Usuba is hefty enough to chop through heavy root vegetables with a blade that can thinly slice delicate tomatoes. One of the most sought after of knives and fast becoming a new essential companion to the popular chef's knife is the traditional Japanese vegetable knife known as the Usuba. Reminiscent of a small cleaver, this knife is cherished for its ability to chop through root vegetables to thinly slicing delicate tomatoes. From prepping greens for a salad to chopping vegetables for a main dish, the simplest of tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.Our VG-10 Hammered Damascus Usuba Knife is forged with a traditional straight blade that smoothly cuts paper thin slices and can quickly chop through hearty vegetables. Forged and hammered with 46 layers of steel in the Damascus tradition with a VG-10 Core, this knife is complimented with a traditional Japanese style handcrafted Octagonal Red Pine Handle. A protective wooden sheath called a "Saya" is included, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. The hammered texture of the blade eliminates friction and keeps food from sticking to the blade. Every knife from Yoshihiro is handcrafted by master artisans creating a unique one of a kind work of art.

Review: I am very pleased with the knife which is both beautiful as an object and a delight to use. I note from a previous reviewer that he felt that the magnolia handle was rough and unfinished - the knife that I received had a smooth handle that appears to have been varnished. It was delivered very promptly only a few days after making the order. The only issue I have is that there is no indication in the description of the product that it is sourced and delivered from outside the EU - it came by courier from California and I was obliged to pay administration charges and VAT which came to the best part of £13. An additional cost that should have been highlighted and might have affected my decision to purchase.
Review: I don’t know what I did without this knife. It has become the number one knife in our kitchen. It hasn’t met a tomato too soft. It slices everything first time, every time. Just beautiful to use.

## Features

- Blade material: 46 layers damask hammered nickel damask gold damask
- Handle: natural magnolia
- Bolster:Water Buffalo Horn (The bolster is made of natural horn if color may vary)
- Stain Resistant
- Saya included

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00DFXOGUE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #308,295 in Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Kitchen ) #22 in Usuba & Nakiri Knives |
| Brand | Yoshihiro |
| Color | white |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (98) |
| Date First Available | 30 June 2013 |
| Item Weight | 136 g |
| Material | 18-8 Steel |
| Model Number | NSUS16 |
| Product Dimensions | 31.04 x 0.15 x 4.45 cm; 136.08 g |

## Product Details

- **Blade edge:** Double-Edged
- **Blade material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Yoshihiro
- **Colour:** white
- **Handle material:** Ambrosia Wood

## Images

![Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Nakiri/Usuba Japanese Vegetable Chefs Knife (Ambrosia Handle) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yNFY03CpL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***E on 18 November 2015*

I am very pleased with the knife which is both beautiful as an object and a delight to use. I note from a previous reviewer that he felt that the magnolia handle was rough and unfinished - the knife that I received had a smooth handle that appears to have been varnished. It was delivered very promptly only a few days after making the order. The only issue I have is that there is no indication in the description of the product that it is sourced and delivered from outside the EU - it came by courier from California and I was obliged to pay administration charges and VAT which came to the best part of £13. An additional cost that should have been highlighted and might have affected my decision to purchase.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***A on 30 December 2024*

I don’t know what I did without this knife. It has become the number one knife in our kitchen. It hasn’t met a tomato too soft. It slices everything first time, every time. Just beautiful to use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***B on 7 December 2023*

I have only been using European style knives for years, and have been unhappy with the weight and rapid dulling and rolling of my blade edges in relatively short order as well as wrist fatigue. I’ve been a Japanese sword practitioner for over 20 years now, so it only made sense to switch to Japanese forged Damascus blades. A nakiri is a blade style with which I was unfamiliar, but as I am cutting vegetables and fruits as much if not more than proteins, inn no thought I’d try this. The Yoshihiro blade is not inexpensive but also not one which would break the bank if you’re looking for a well made, well balanced blade. I have found this knife to be one of my go-to knifes as it’s incredibly light, easy to manipulate safely, is nicely balanced and cuts reliably paper thin slices of any vegetable really effortlessly. The hammered surface is less likely to stick to the thin slices I cut. I love the more traditional tsuka and it fits perfectly in my hand. I do also appreciate the saya which comes with it so I can choose to store it safely sheathed this way or in a block. I think it’s a great knife for those who know how to manage and correctly slice with a nakiri. So far so good, and time will tell if the edge rolls, but I suspect I’ll continue to be extremely happy with this knife. Thank you!

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*Last updated: 2026-01-27*